The introductory sequence to the copy of this film I watched online states this cartoon only played for three weeks as part of the road show Smello-O-Vision presentation of "Scent of Mystery", the only feature length film to feature Smello-O-Vision, which entailed various odours emitted to the audiences that were attached to what was being viewed on the screen.

When the feature was shown it was followed by this short which had a plot about a detective rescuing a dog (Old Sniff) from a dog shelter to help him find a missing dinosaur bone although he doesn't realise that the dog cannot smell. It also was shown with Smell-O-Vision.

The Cowardly Lion himself, Bert Lahr, provides the voice of Old Whiff.

This is a delightful little short with animation that, although crude at times, fits the piece perfectly.

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